Melody Mellinger
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Melody Mellinger
@melodymellinger.bsky.social
Nature Photographer, Bird Lover, Wife and Mother

https://melodymellingerphotography.mypixieset.com/
It's been another beautiful snowy day here in Pennsylvania!

Dark Eyed Junco photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 AM
White Throated Sparrow eating berries for breakfast on a chilly winter morning.

Photographed near Abingdon, Virginia, with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
January 18, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I had the opportunity to do a little birdwatching in Southern Virginia this week while my husband worked on an electric generator at a nearby farm.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
January 18, 2026 at 1:42 AM
A few photos from last week's snow storm.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon #snow
January 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
The Nuthatch was a frequent visitor during Tuesday's snow and freezing rain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon #snow #winter #weather #cold
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A few House Finch and Junco photos from Tuesday's snow and freezing rain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon #snow #winter #weather #cold
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Eastern Bluebird on a frosty autumn morning.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It feels like forever since I've both felt good enough and had the time to get my camera out and watch my backyard friends but today it all came together!

Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Eastern Bluebird on a beautiful autumn afternoon.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
American Robin on a rainy autumn morning.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A Robin stopped by last evening to check if the crabapples were ripe.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A pair of fawns took a walk through our back yard the other night!

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#deer #whitetaildeer #fawns #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The hummingbirds seem to be enjoying the Rose of Sharon.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The hummingbirds seem to be enjoying the Rose of Sharon.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #birdsinflight #hummingbird #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This one chose to sit on the trellis while feeding.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The hummingbirds have been visiting the bean trellis in my garden.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Goldfinch having a splash in the fountain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly enjoying the Zinnias

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#butterfly #pollinators #insects #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A brilliant Goldfinch perches on the Hobbit Jade next to the fountain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A couple of juvenile Barn Swallows hanging out on the laundry line a few evenings ago

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
July 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'm excited about watching birds at this lovely spot!

#birdwatching #fountain #waterfeature
July 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My husband made a lovely bubbling rock fountain/bird bath for me. I still need to add a few finishing touches to the bed.

#photography #waterfeature #fountain
July 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Finally found a few minutes to watch birds this afternoon.

House Finch photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A Baltimore Oriole feeds one of his fledglings a beak full of grape jelly in the Crabapple Tree this morning.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Another photo of the Eastern Kingbird from last evening.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
June 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM